From Purchase Orders to Predictive Control: How Early PO Visibility Prevents Costly Supply Chain Surprises

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The episode discusses the importance of early purchase order visibility in preventing supply chain disruptions.

Early purchase order visibility can be the difference between staying ahead of disruption and scrambling to catch up. In this episode, Mike Wiggins , Senior Vice President of Solution Design and Deployment, and Nayeli Valladares , Vice President of Solution Design and Deployment at DP World , discuss why early purchase order visibility matters more than ever as supply chains face disruption, sourcing shifts, and greater complexity. They explain how purchase orders can give teams an earlier read on demand, risk, and pressure across suppliers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams, leading to better forecasting and smarter planning around inventory, capacity, and transportation. They also explore how companies are using technology and closer coordination to make faster, more informed decisions. From tariff-driven sourcing changes and seasonal demand swings to stockout risk and communication gaps, Mike and Nayeli show how stronger visibility helps teams act sooner, reduce surprises, and build more resilient operations. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro (02:23) Meet the DP World leaders (07:30) Why purchase orders matter more now (11:46) How early visibility creates an…

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Guests: Mike Wiggins, Nayeli Valladares

Topics covered

• purchase orders
• supply chain visibility
• disruption management
• forecasting
• inventory planning
• technology in supply chain

Keywords

• purchase orders
• supply chain
• visibility
• forecasting
• inventory
• technology
• disruption

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DP World

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